- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berkeley, MO
Berkeley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291201003367
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 374
- students enrolled
Berkeley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201003367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Berkeley Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 291201003367 · Berkeley, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Berkeley Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Berkeley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- This school 374
Berkeley Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Berkeley Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley Elementary School compares
Berkeley Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 4.3%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Berkeley Elementary School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkeley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Elementary School
How many students attend Berkeley Elementary School?
Berkeley Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berkeley, MO. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkeley Elementary School?
99.1% of students at Berkeley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Elementary School is African American at 83.4% of enrollment, in Berkeley, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Elementary School?
Berkeley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Berkeley Elementary School, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.